The Basics

The 252 Award scheme is designed to encourage archers to improve their accuracy and increase the ranges being shot at, with badges for qualifying scores at distances from 20 yards up to 100 yards.

After 6 sighters, you shoot 3 dozen arrows on a 122cm face at your chosen distance. The round can be shot at 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 or 100 yds with the objective of scoring 252 or better (alternative scores apply for other bow types). If you achieve the score twice you can claim a badge.

The Scores

Distance (Yds)

Award

Recurve Score

Compound Score

Longbow Score

Barebow Score

20

White

252

280

164

189

30

Black

252

280

164

189

40

Blue

252

280

164

189

50

Red

252

280

164

189

60

Bronze

252

280

164

189

80

Silver

252

280

126

164

100

Gold

252

280

101

139

The Rules

Six sighters which are to be followed immediately by three dozen scored arrows.